Island Stone Introduces Paragon Hex Sculpted Stone Tiles

Rhomboid-shaped stones meshed together in a hexagonal formation achieve a refined and elegant look


(Santa Cruz, CA, July 12, 2018) Island Stone’s artistry and creativity with natural stone pushes the limits of the imagination again with the introduction of Paragon Hex, one of the company’s most sophisticated designs to date. Paragon Hex stones are precision cut and surface sculpted into rhomboids with a tapered, angled relief. Those unique pieces are then placed into a hexagonal layout to create an interlocking tile. The result is a seamless, three-dimensional array that is at once complex yet elegant.

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Island Stone’s New Strip Cladding Plays with Light and Texture for a Striking Result

Precise-cut stone tiles offer easy installation and versatile arrangement options to create dramatic walls indoors and out


(Santa Cruz, CA, March 27, 2018) Hand-selected for texture and color, Island Stone natural stone Strip Cladding tiles combine an endless arrangement of options to create the beauty of a solid stone wall. Each perfectly rectangular tile is precision-cut with the utmost attention to detail, allowing for easy dry-stack application without a grout joint. Strip Cladding installations transform simple indoor or outdoor spaces into exotic, contemporary settings.

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Spindrift Tiles From Island Stone® Deliver the Design of Pebble Tiles in a Glass Mosaic

Dancing in the light and smooth underfoot, the collection elegantly interprets natural forms


(Watsonville, CA, November 30, 2017) New from Island Stone®, Spindrift captures the feeling of walking barefoot across natural terrain—without the rugged experience. Spindrift interlocking tiles combine the comfort and class of a flat, matte mosaic with the eye-catching shapes and organic style of stone pebbles. The result is a sleek and striking interpretation of nature’s raw appeal.

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Island Stone’s Halo Edging Brings Modern Geometry to Natural Stone Mosaics

New technique combines random Indonesian stones within a distinct hexagonal shape


(Watsonville, CA, October 18, 2017) Island Stone is introducing a fresh approach to mosaic tiles with the launch of Halo Edging. This sophisticated method produces a finished look by combining a distinct geometric shape with the one-of-a-kind, handcrafted beauty of stone mosaics. The pieces can be used for walls and floors, indoors and outdoors, and are also ideal for larger expanses and applications.

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Island Timber’s Reclaimed Teak Wall Cladding Blends Ancient and Modern Looks

Kayu V-wood showcases a unique modern design with decade-old Indonesian teak heartwood


(Watsonville, CA, Aug 22, 2017) Island Timber, a division of Island Stone, introduces Kayu V-wood wall cladding, a meshed tile arrangement of reclaimed Indonesian teak with a tapering relief. Taken together, the tiles weave across the wall, providing a modern take on the exquisite authenticity of salvaged tropical wood.

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